The acting heads of federal agencies warned government workers this week that they are aware of efforts being made to “disguise” diversity, equity and inclusion programs that President Trump has banned, and that they It warned that employees who do not report obfuscation could face “adverse repercussions”.
“These programs divided Americans by race, wasted taxpayer dollars, and resulted in shameful discrimination,” said a letter to NASA employees Wednesday by Janet Petro of the Administration. I read the memo that was written to me.
memo space newsnotified workers that the space agency would “take steps” to implement Trump's Day 1 executive order ending government DEI programs and contracts.
“We are aware of efforts on the part of the government to disguise these programs using coded or imprecise language,” the notice continued. “After November 5, 2024, if you are aware of any changes to the contract description or personnel position descriptions that obscure the relationship between the contract and DEIA or a similar ideology, please provide all facts and circumstances. Please report.”
Petro's memo was the same as a form letter included in the misab sent by the Office of Personnel Management to all federal agencies on Tuesday in response to Trump's executive order.
“There are no negative consequences to reporting this information in a timely manner,” read the NASA memo. Employees note that they have 10 days to report a fraudulent DEI program to OPM.
“However, failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences,” the letter warned.
On the same day, it was sent to employees of the Department of Homeland Security by Secretary of State Benjamin Huffman. According to NewsNation.
OPM, the government's top human resources agency, is tasked under Trump's order to provide the White House Office of Management with a list of all DEI programs, positions, and spending. Featured November 4, 2024. ”
dailymail On Wednesday, we reported that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives may have tried to protect a top official from Trump's orders by switching her position.
ATF employee Lisa T. Boykin was listed on the agency's website as a “senior executive” on Thursday, and her title on Monday appeared as “chief diversity officer.”
Boykin is also referred to as ATF's “Chief Diversity Officer” in her biography titled June 2023 Webinar. “We are emphasizing diversity and inclusion in the modernization of the workforce.”
The bio of the webinar, hosted by consulting firm Leadership Connect, said Boykin oversaw ATF's human resources operations division in 2016 and that “as a collateral obligation in 2021, Mrs. Boykin also began serving as the Bureau's chief diversity officer.” I am explaining.”
Former President Joe Biden mandated workplace race-based diversity training programs in all federal agencies through an executive order in 2021.
“As the Department focuses on strengthening DEIA, Mrs. Boykin now assumes the CDO job in a full-time capacity, leading and implementing the Department's programs and mandates while providing the Department's informed He brings a new vision and effective strategies to sustain DEIA culture,” Boykin's bio continued.
An ATF spokesperson said the bureau “will begin implementing OPM’s Initial Guidance on DEIA immediately upon publication on January 21, 2025, and will continue implementing OPM’s Initial Guidance on DEIA in response to the President’s Executive Order.” “We have started,” he said.
“We have proactively taken the necessary steps to ensure compliance with this guidance, including placing affected personnel on administrative leave,” a spokesperson said. refused to confirm whether it was.
Following Trump's order, the Department of Education announced Thursday that it has canceled more than $2.6 million in DEI training and services contracts. We placed all career staff working on DEI initiatives on paid administrative leave. We identified over 200 web pages promoting “harmful ideological programs” for removal.
